Vacancy – Beach Volleyball High Performance Coach and Programme Manager

Scottish Volleyball, in partnership with FIVB and sportscotland, is seeking to recruit a High-Performance Beach Coach and Programme Manager to plan, implement and lead the development of our High-Performance Beach athletes and programmes in Scotland, adding expertise, value and focus to our national beach development initiatives and deliver on our performance planning objectives. This is an exciting opportunity and the first of its kind within Scottish Volleyball.

This post is initially offered for a 12-month fixed term contract. Subsequent funding for a continuation of the High-Performance Head Coach and Programme Manager position (past the initial 12-month appointment) will be dependent on a review of the role and the positive results against outcomes set within the initial appointment. The successful candidate will share our passion and vision for the development of High-Performance beach volleyball and the appointed person will be required to demonstrate a proven record of successful work with elite beach athletes and programmes. Knowledge required for the role includes finance management, project delivery, IT, and statistical analysis, together with excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills. (Spoken English is essential). Required also is the ability to influence, network and develop elite coaching and coaching contacts successfully within beach volleyball at an international level.

Full time, Part-time and Flexible hours option will be considered for discussion with the successful candidate. Scottish Volleyball will also consider employment, consultancy or secondment arrangements with agreement from current employer.

The job description can be found on http://yzujgdt.cluster028.hosting.ovh.net/vacancies/?swcfpc=1

We require an up-to-date candidate Curriculum Vitae, two named references with contact details and cover letter on why you are suitable for this position and what you would offer to this position if you were successfully appointed.

Please return all completed forms to info@scottishvolleyball.org

Closing Date: 1700hrs (GMT) on Sunday 21st November 2021 Interviews: week commencing 29th November 2021

Any offer would be subject to all relevant visa requirements being completed and financed by the successful candidate, an International Child Protection Certificate, and a current Police criminal record check. Scottish Volleyball is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation, or discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race or ethnic origin, LGBT+ identity, age, or disability. All appointments are made purely based on merit and ability.